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The Intensive English Program at the University of Northern Colorado offers instruction
in English for Academic Purposes. Our mission is to provide English language learners
(international and domestic) with English language instruction for academic purposes.
We use an assessment to place students at appropriate levels so we can best prepare
them for academics at an American university. We also aim to provide on-going language
support in the form of English language tutors, and to increase international students'
understanding of intercultural communication and American university culture.

Contact Us

Office Hours

8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Mailing Address

University of Northern ColoradoCenter for International EducationIntensive English ProgramCampus Box 52Greeley, CO 80639USA

Program Requirements

Students who have completed high school may qualify for the Intensive English Program.
Degree seeking students who have provisional admission with an English language requirement
must complete all required courses (based on placement exam) at 80% or higher to meet
the language provision.

Undergraduates may begin taking academic classes with intensive English classes when
they reach level 6, and graduate students may begin taking academic classes with intensive
English classes when they reach level 7.

Whether you wish to pursue a degree at UNC or to enrich your English language fluency,
we are here to offer you success at every step!

Move from learning the basics of English to using English consistently and accurately,
increasing vocabulary and listening comprehension skills. Move from writing sentences
to paragraphs. Focus on predicting, previewing, and scanning as reading strategies.

Begin academic writing based on sources, participate in evidence-based class debates,
analyze themes and ideas, and read and write summaries. Cite specific details and
evidence to support analysis, and use strategies to determine central ideas or themes.

Demonstrate university-level proficiency through relevant critical thinking tasks
via presentations, group discussions, and debates. Develop skills in research and
documentation. Focus on critical analysis of readings in literature, poetry, research
and current events.

Learn discourse strategies and academic research writing styles expected of graduate
students. Analyze research articles, interact with classmates on a variety of topics,
and increase high-level academic vocabulary. Write a research proposal and give a
presentation from it.

English Conversation Groups

Mondays and Wednesdays2:30 to 3:30 pm

Please come to our English Conversation Groups! We offer an opportunity for you to practice your English language skills, make friends,
and learn about different cultures.

Participants are placed into small groups, each with a volunteer who is a native speaker.
Our volunteer will help you with pronunciation, vocabulary, idioms etc. in a friendly
and relaxed situation where you don't need to worry about making mistakes.

We will help you understand American customs and adapt to living in Colorado. We have
discussions on different topics, and sometimes we might play friendly games -- in
English, of course!

English Language Assistance

We support our Intensive English Program students, international students, and second
language learners with individual tutoring. Tutors help with all areas of language
acquisition and academic culture.